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Threads app chief shares her top advice for creators on how and when to post — as the engagement-bait debate swirls

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Threads
Meta executives don't want to "encourage" news on Threads, but this weekend proved it can thrive there.

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  • Meta is sharing new advice for creators on Threads about engaging content and how often to post.
  • Meanwhile, the platform has been embroiled in debates around engagement-bait content.
  • We spoke with Meta's head of Threads about what the platform is advising creators to do

China calls allegations that it infiltrated US critical infrastructure a 'political farce'

Engadget

China has denied allegations by the US government and Microsoft that a state-sponsored hacking group called the Volt Typhoon has infiltrated US critical infrastructure, according to Bloomberg. The country's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center called the claims a "political farce" orchestrated by US officials in a new report. It also reportedly cited more than 50 cybersecurity experts

Taboola is looking to compete with Google and Facebook for small-business clients using a new generative AI tool for ad campaigns

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  • Taboola on Tuesday is set to unveil a new generative-AI-powered chat assistant called Abby.
  • Abby aims to make it easier to create and run an ad campaign.
  • Taboola hopes the product will help it expand further into the small-business-advertising market.

The content-recommendation company Taboola is set to announce on Tuesday a new generative-AI-powered chat assistant called Abby, which it hopes

Arlo is launching its first wired floodlight camera

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A lifestyle image of the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera.
The Wired Floodlight Camera provides many of the same features as Arlo’s wireless alternative for a lower price. | Image: Arlo

Arlo is releasing a new floodlight security camera that connects directly to your home’s Wi-Fi and power source. That allows the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera to monitor and illuminate outdoor spaces 24/7 without interruption, unlike battery-powered

Uber CEO says competing with Elon Musk is 'no easy matter' — and would love to partner with Tesla on robotaxis

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Tesla unveiled its robotaxi in California on October 10, 2024.

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  • Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told the Financial Times that competing with Elon Musk is not easy.
  • He said he would "love" to get Tesla's robotaxis on the Uber platform when it's ready to roll out.
  • He said they will either partner, compete, or combine the two — but it's up to Tesla.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says going head-to

Andrew Garfield's 'Chicken Shop Date' teaser is bubbling with chemistry

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Many Chicken Shop Date episodes have gone viral, but we have a feeling this next one is going to truly capture the internet's heart.

On Monday, creator and host Amelia Dimoldenberg shared a teaser for her upcoming date with actor Andrew Garfield. It's only eight seconds long, but frankly the tension is simmering.

At the time of writing, that clip has

How to stream via a VPN on your Google TV or Chromecast

Engadget

Google TV is an easy to use operating system that provides access to all of the best streaming services in one centralized location. A growing number of modestly priced smart TVs have Google TV built-in. But even if your smart TV runs a different OS, you can get access to Google TV easily by buying a Chromecast for as little as $30, or a new Google TV box for closer to $100. But here's an open